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1 01, 2020

Park Point
Park Point

Park Point

Martha Finley2023-07-24T21:10:47+00:00Activities & Attractions, Beaches, Duluth|

This little beach is one of Duluth’s finest attractions, drawing in tourists throughout every season. Located on Lake Superior, Park Point stretches over seven miles, all open to the public. If you’re not into getting wet in the big lake, there are plenty of other things to do while strolling the beach. Cast rocks into the water, watch the waves crash on the sand, or just enjoy the pure beauty Duluth’s finest beach has to offer. Maybe even make it for sunrise to catch one of the most gorgeous you will ever witness. About 3.3 Miles from the Lift [...]

1 01, 2020

Cutface Creek
Cutface Creek

Cutface Creek

Martha Finley2021-02-25T23:06:50+00:00Activities & Attractions, Beaches, Grand Marais|

Located on Good Harbor Bay a few miles south of Grand Marais along Highway 61 is the small Cutface Creek wayside rest. It is not your ordinary rest spot, though! This spot is where the construction of the highway began cutting away into a sandstone bed that was overlaid with lava. You'll see the unique rock patterns to the southwest of the wayside rest along Highway 61. Good Harbor Bay is also one of the best places along the North Shore to find beautiful Thomsonite rock. Most of the rocks are now only small pebbles, but the six-mile stretch of beach [...]

1 01, 2020

Stoney Point
Stoney Point

Stoney Point

Martha Finley2021-02-25T23:11:03+00:00Activities & Attractions, Beaches, Scenic Drive|

Although very rare, there are spots to surf on Lake Superior! One of these spots is named Stoney Point. Located about ten miles north of Duluth, this little spot on the beach is best known for its enormous freshwater waves. The lay of the land and great power of the lake make this spot a favorite for local surfers. Some of them even say it competes with the best surfing locales in the world. Some of the Great Lakes best surfing comes in the winter, powerful winter storms mean strong winds and good surf. You'll likely see surfers in full [...]

1 01, 2020

Gooseberry Falls State Park
Gooseberry Falls State Park

Gooseberry Falls State Park

Martha Finley2022-03-22T20:02:31+00:00Beaches, State Parks, Two Harbors/Castle Danger, Waterfalls|

Gooseberry Falls State Park is known as the gateway to the North Shore and is one of Minnesota’s most popular state parks. It has a lot to offer and many things to see and do. Very easily, you could spend a whole day exploring the park and still not see everything. Accessing the park is easy! A large parking area is located a short drive off of Highway 61. The park is located in between Two Harbors and Beaver Bay and just a few miles from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. Here is a list of our seven favorite things [...]

1 01, 2020

Flood Bay
Flood Bay

Flood Bay

Martha Finley2021-08-04T15:07:08+00:00Activities & Attractions, Beaches, Two Harbors/Castle Danger|

Flood Bay is a unique spot on Lake Superior with a panoramic view of its natural harbor and pebble beach. Named after a settler who operated a small steam sawmill in 1856, this bay was once an important log landing and raft site. All can have a great view from the parking lot, but there are steps to get down to the beach for those who want to explore further. On the beach, you can often find driftwood piled up by a storm. Flood Bay is also well known for its tiny agates. The beach consists primarily of basalt pebbles. Agates, [...]